Social Psychology

Social psychology is the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. It explores the interactions between individuals and their social environment, focusing on how social influences, group dynamics, cultural factors, and situational contexts shape behaviors and attitudes. Key topics in social psychology include conformity, aggression, prejudice, social perception, group behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Researchers in this field utilize empirical methods to understand the psychological processes underlying social interactions and the impact of social factors on individual behavior. Overall, social psychology seeks to explain how social constructs, norms, and group affiliations influence human behavior and mental processes.